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Murata Begins Mass Production of Seven Automotive MLCCs with World-leading Capacitance for Their Rated Voltage and Size, Supporting Stable Operation of In-vehicle Systems and Greater Design Flexibility

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[Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.] Seven automotive MLCCs Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) has begun mass production of seven AEC-Q200-qualified multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) that achieve the world’s largest capacitance for a given rated voltage and size*, supporting stable operation of in-vehicle systems and greater design flexibility. Five parts in the GCM series…

Activist billionaire in R1.1-trillion bid for Universal Music

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago05 mins

Singer Taylor Swift is signed to Universal Music. Image: Reuters Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square on Tuesday proposed merging its acquisition vehicle with Universal Music Group with a plan to list in the US in a deal aimed at reviving the world’s biggest music label’s value. Pershing Square’s cash-and-shares offer values Universal Music at around €30.40/share,…

Jobs threat: Who loses and who survives automation wave?

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The Planera report underscores need for reskilling as AI targets routine work but strengthens demand for judgement-driven, hands-on professions. (Image source: 123RF) Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and machine learning are accelerating structural shifts in the global labour market, with white-collar occupations facing the greatest threat of being replaced by automation. This is according…

MTN’s top brass in line for R160-million share windfall

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago03 mins

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has been awarded conditional shares worth nearly R40-million under the telecommunications group’s long-running performance share plan, the company disclosed on Tuesday. In a notice to shareholders published on the JSE’s stock exchange news service, MTN said Mupita had been allocated 207 633 shares at R192.50 each…

SA, China strengthen sci-tech ties

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The SA and Chinese delegation during a courtesy visit at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory. (Image source: DSTI) South Africa and China’s science, technology and innovation deputy ministers have reaffirmed their countries’ bilateral agreement in science and technology. The collaborative engagement between the two deputies – Dr Nomalungelo Gina and Chen Jiachang – took…

Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa to step down

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Outgoing Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa Mikel Mabasa, CEO of the Automotive Business Council (Naamsa), is stepping down after six and a half years in the role, the industry body said on Tuesday. In a brief statement, Naamsa said Mabasa was leaving “to pursue personal interests outside the organisation”. It did not give a departure date…

Standard Bank notifies clients of data breach

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Standard Bank has suffered a data breach. Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has informed its business clients of a data breach that exposed their personal information. “We are writing to inform you of a recent incident that involved unauthorised access to certain data within the Standard Bank of South Africa’s environment,” says the…

Cape Town start-up powers six-month Netflix production with the sun

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago08 mins

Cinergy’s CineRay mobile solar PV system powering production for season 2 of Netflix’s One Piece A Cape Town start-up has powered an entire Netflix production base camp on the sun for six months, with no diesel generator running the main site – and at roughly the same cost as renting a conventional generator. Cinergy Mobile…

Endeavor SA closes R230m fund for SA tech SMEs

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago05 mins

The fund leverages Endeavor’s global network to provide portfolio companies with mentorship, talent, strategic guidance and market access. Endeavor South Africa has closed its Harvest Fund III at R230 million, aiming to accelerate growth, job creation and exits in the country’s high-growth technology sector. According to a statement, the fund brings together entrepreneurs and institutional…

Theft and power cuts hammer SA telecoms operators

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago08 mins

Telecommunications infrastructure theft and power outages continue to hold back connectivity in South Africa, with the cost burden on mobile and fibre operators more than doubling in a year. According to communications regulator Icasa’s latest State of the ICT Sector report, published last week, the rate of telecoms equipment theft grew significantly between 2024 and…